verb
- to prick or wound with a sharp-pointed structure
- to cause a sharp burning pain
- to cause emotional pain or distress
noun
- a sharp-pointed organ used to inject poison
- a sharp burning sensation
- emotional pain or distress
Examples
- The bee will sting if you disturb its hive.
- The antiseptic made the cut sting badly.
- Her harsh words really sting.
- The wasp’s sting was still embedded in his arm.
- I felt the sting of the cold wind on my face.
- The sting of rejection lasted for weeks.
- A jellyfish sting can be very painful.
- The coach’s criticism had a real sting to it.